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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2020
4 points

College student here! It makes my stutter worse but it also makes my brain remember to relax and have confidence in my words which makes me stutter less. If that makes sense....

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2020
2 points

Eye contact. When ever I hold eye contact I stutter less. Actually that's my pattern. I kind of close my eyes, look down, constrict breath and then I get anxious and in attempt it get it over with q...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2020
1 points

I would speak to your teacher and ask if you could give the speech privately. I think that the more we stutter, and especially under very stressful situations like these ones, where we feel very humil...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2020
0 points

Well it seems you know why its happening, you are overly stressed. Stress can most definitly result in stuttering...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2020
2 points

How do you deal with being asked to say your name? Kinda hard to avoid it, it always catches me oit...

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Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 12, 2020
4 points

Developing a stutter at the age of 21?

Developing a stutter at the age of 21? I’ve never had speech issues before. I had some undiagnosed learning difficulties as a child that were never properly looked into but as far as I’m aware none of...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2020
1 points

It’s probably my biggest stuttering triggers. I have a fairly unique name which makes it worse. Introducing myself gives such anxiety at times....

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Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2020
2 points

There are a lot of different learners and different ways of learning. You need to have a sit down meeting with her (whether it involves you two, or even your parents and admin). It needs to be brought...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 12, 2020
15 points

Teacher uses my stuttering to discredit me HELP

Teacher uses my stuttering to discredit me HELP Hello everyone,i've got a problem ​ I don't stutter much in day to day life but i stutter a lot when i'm under a lot of stress,like during ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2020
9 points

Hey. I can relate. I was valedictorian when my stutter was at its worst. I had to give a speech and I was so anxious the preceding days I sweated buckets out of my palms and I seriously considered cal...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2020
1 points

Bro as i said my stutter is not bad,i stutter very little and when i stutter is from anxiety...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2020
1 points

I understand what you mean. Sounds like your therapist needs to assist you in getting through that anxiety you experience before you read. Believe in yourself. We all believe in you, too. 💪🏻...

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Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2020
2 points

Yeah it’s just weird because I’ve tried to talk to them about it along with my social anxiety and they treat it like it’s such an easy fix. This is my first step to try and make it somewhat more mana...

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Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2020
2 points

I understand.My stutter is not bad,i speak good but my biggest fear is reading im class.But when it's time to read in my class,i read very well but the problem is before i read i feel very anxious.My ...

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postr/StutterOct 11, 2020
5 points

I feel anxious and afraid af when the teacher points me to read in class and everytime i go to school i feel anxious.Any advices on how to handle it?

I feel anxious and afraid af when the teacher points me to read in class and everytime i go to school i feel anxious.Any advices on how to handle it? ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2020
2 points

100%. The more thought you give it, the more energy you feed it. And most likely your thoughts about it aren't the greatest so you just add more fear onto it. Its kind of like "don't think of a pi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2020
2 points

I believe the best way to gain self confidence if you stutter is to encapsulate your stutter in with your confidence. A lot of people think of confidence of "how can I not stutter" but being able to...

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Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2020
2 points

Well, just imagine what a relief it'll be after you go there and get the job. I am a stutterer myself and when I do presentations in uni, I kinda just live till that moment when I have to present. I f...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPublic SpeakingGenetic & Family Factors+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2020
2 points

I totally understand how you feel and all I can say is keep your head up. Stuttering is a very mental thing and when you’re in stressful times that can really exaggerate things. Personally my self est...

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postr/StutterOct 10, 2020
6 points

first job interview on Monday

first job interview on Monday So this morning I got a call back from the local grocery store I applied to. I was super caught off guard and it was instant anxiety and I ended up stuttering A LOT even...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment